"Mirka is the heroine that girlhood dreams are made of… Hereville is pure enchantment."

Barbara M. Moon, School Library Journal

"Deutsch creates a beautiful, detail-rich world with a muted, ethereal palette that masterfully blends faith and fantasy with astounding harmony. Undoubtedly one of the cleverest graphic novels of the year."

Kirkus Reviews

"This is a terrific story, told with skill and lots of heart, that readers of all ages will enjoy."

Publishers Weekly

"I have finally fallen in love with my first graphic novel… the perfect bat mitzvah gift."

Sonja Bolle, Los Angeles Times

"An elegant, subtle examination into the gender roles, deep religious roots, and everyday cultural elements of an Orthodox Jewish society, while also being a witty, enormously clever adventure quest... "

The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

"Comics, and the rest of the world, for that matter, need more girl heroes like Mirka. She will have readers cheering for her every step of the way. "

Raina Telgemeier

"Author/illustrator Barry Deutsch offers up a mitzvah — a graphic novel which has joy, style, lots of Yiddishkeit, adventure, and magic."

Jane Yolen

"What do you get when you cross Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Isaac Bashevis Singer?"

“Without a doubt, this is the best graphic novel of 2010 for kids. Bar none.”

“Mirka is the heroine that girlhood dreams are made of… Hereville is pure enchantment.”

—Barbara M. Moon, School Library Journal (starred review)

“Deutsch creates a beautiful, detail-rich world with a muted, ethereal palette that masterfully blends faith and fantasy with astounding harmony. Undoubtedly one of the cleverest graphic novels of the year; let’s hope this isn’t the last of Mirka.”

“One of the most charming graphic novels published this year… The simple, vital line art makes for expressive characters as well as rich backgrounds that immerse us in Mirka’s world.”

“An elegant, subtle examination into the gender roles, deep religious roots, and everyday cultural elements of an Orthodox Jewish society, while also being a witty, enormously clever adventure quest featuring a girl who will happily and firmly inform you that she is, indeed, hero material.”

“Comics, and the rest of the world, for that matter, need more girl heroes like Mirka. She will have readers cheering for her every step of the way.”

“Hereville is a joy to read. It ingeniously combines elements I’d never expect to find in one book: lively, vivid drawing; clever prose; a keen sense of adventure; and an accurate, engaging picture of Orthodox Jewish life. Deutsch mixes it all with such skill it almost feels magical. He has created a unique and unforgettable book.”

“Author/illustrator Barry Deutsch offers up a mitzvah — a graphic novel which has joy, style, lots of Yiddishkeit, adventure, and magic.”

“I really love Hereville by Barry Deutsch. I think of it as a Miyasaki movie if Miyasaki was Jewish and had Terry Pratchett’s sense of humor.”

“I’m a sucker for any story involving a kick-butt girl seeking adventure and defeating enemies with her smarts, and Hereville definitely falls into that category, but it is also gives a charming portrait of Mirka, her family, and her world.”

Thank you so so much for the personalized drawing for our daughter Wren. I love the caption, and Mirka, and it’s pretty cool that you cared enough to draw an actual wren too. And I love that Mirka’s strange day involves shrinking to bird size. =D We are really looking forward to reading and showing her the book when she’s old enough. Mirka’s got spunk and we love her.

Thank you so so much for the personalized drawing for our daughter Wren. I love the caption, and Mirka, and it’s pretty cool that you cared enough to draw an actual wren too. And I love that Mirka’s strange day involves shrinking to bird size. =D We are really looking forward to reading and showing her the book when she’s old enough. Mirka’s got spunk and we love her.